Ph.D. in food science and technology
Description
The Quebec brewing industry has been growing strongly over the past twenty years, contributing to the economic and socio-cultural development of almost all regions of Quebec. However, beer production is accompanied by the generation of by-products, the main one being spent grain. Currently, spent grain, easily perishable due to its high moisture content, is mostly sent to composting sites or animal feed, which represents costs or low profit for brewers. However, this by-product, rich in nutrients of interest such as proteins and fibers, is an excellent candidate for higher value-added use in human food or even as a health ingredient. In order to address the complex issues related to the sustainable management of brewers' spent grain, this project aims to study the sustainability of innovative electrodialysis and pulsed electric field technologies in order to valorize brewers' spent grain in human nutrition and the by-products generated in the production of alternative bioplastics.
You will be expected to work autonomously, perform state-of-the-art research and deliver results on your specific Ph.D. thesis topic in the framework of Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) grant. All Ph.D. topics are dedicated to form the over-arching research project to:
1. Develop innovations in sustainable food processing.
2. Acquire new scientific knowledge on the chemistry of food
components.
3. Explore the biological and functional activities of food molecules.
You will be running your research at the Food Science Department and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods. We will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional training and support in the national and international multidisciplinary collaboration.
We offer a position for a Ph.D. student interested in focusing on food chemistry and technology.
Research Field
- Food or biochemistry
- Food technology
- Analytical chemistry
- Biological activity
- Functional properties of food molecules
- Sustainability
Research Supervisors
Sergey Mikhaylin
Laurent Bazinet
Research Environment
Food Science and Technology
Whether you are a student, professor, researcher or simply someone who is curious about food science, the Department of Food Sciences can meet your needs. We offer a number of programs that are adapted to your needs to make you one of tomorrow's leaders. You will have the skills to provide communities with a wide range of health foods that are beneficial to the body and respectful of the environment. Integrating different basic disciplines –chemistry, microbiology, biology, biochemistry and processes– the food sciences provide excellent opportunities for everyone to contribute to a vital sector of society whose demands are on the rise and where job perspectives are excellent.
Supported by a team of 20 experienced professors/researchers and a team of motivated professionals, the department will welcome you into its fast-paced laboratory that is at the cutting edge of technology.
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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study
Doctorate in Food Science
Program descriptionFinancial Aid Available*
Financial Aid Related to Research Project
$22000 per year for 3 years.
The additional excellence scholarships from the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods are available
Program-Specific Financial Aid
Graduate Studies Awards
| Milestone |
Amount |
| Submission and approval of research proposal AND project outline |
$3,000 |
| Expected progression in the study program |
$3,000 |
First submission of dissertation before the end of the 11th semester
|
$4,000 |
| Total |
$10,000 |
Université Laval: Student Financial Aid
Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $49,000.
* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.
Desired Profile
- Food Science and Technology
Requirements and Conditions
The candidate should hold a master's degree in food science (or equivalent). Having practical experience in electrodialysis and pulsed electric field technologies is an asset.
Desired qualities: Academic excellence; motivation, curiosity, autonomy; excellent readiness for interdisciplinary teamwork; good ability to communicate in French and English (oral and written).
Required Documentation
- Lettre de recommandation
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript
To apply, please email sergey.mikhaylin@fsaa.ulaval.ca with the following information:
- Motivation letter,
- CV
- Transcripts from undergraduate and post-graduate diplomas,
- Names, affiliations, and contact information of at least two references
Application Deadline
July 31, 2025
Find Out More
Sergey Mikhaylin
Professeur agrégé
Département des sciences des aliments
sergey.mikhaylin@fsaa.ulaval.ca